Before Alice could reply, Norah continued, "You once said you'd Like to become the fiercest assassin, yet you'd allow yourself to feel for me."

Resting her head on Alice's shoulder, her eyes brimming with tears, Norah said, "Please do not entertain such dark thoughts. If you're open to it, I'd love to be your friend for life."

Alice's gaze was icy. "Norah, they deserve to meet their miserable ends."